Intern- Civil/Structural Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Intern-Civil / Structural Engineering - Pittsburgh, PA

PVE, LLC is currently recruiting for Civil / Structural Engineering Interns and Co-Op students for Fall 2024 or Summer 2025.

Candidates must live in commuting distance to Sewickley, PA area, as this is a largely in-office internship.

Co-Op / Interns at PVE, LLC can work closely with experienced engineers and project managers on current projects.

Special training is given to co-op / interns in design, technical drawings, software, site visits, inspection and client communications.

Our co-op / intern students are not watching the work, they are doing the work. Feedback is provided on performance and skill and training goals are established before the internship or co-op program starts.

Position Purpose :

Assists in the supervision and development of design concepts and reports for building & concrete projects. Assists in the preparation of comprehensive engineering reports, calculations, specifications and drawings for structural (building) design, repair and rehabilitation projects.

Digital drafting of certain building construction and rehabilitation projects and standard construction details.

Principal Responsibilities :

Adhere to all Structures Group Accountabilities listed within the Appendix A.Assist with walkthroughs and surveys of existing buildings.

Assist with data and survey inventory entry of various structural building systems.Become familiar with Pittsburgh's various laws, building codes, and legislation towards building standards.

Assist with preparing summary documentation (photo reports, site markups, verbal communication)Drafting of various standardized details, notes, and digital drawing templates used for various building construction upgrades.

Required Skills :

• High School degree and currently pursuing an Associates, Bachelor, or master’s degree in a related field and / or applicable work experience.
• Lives / goes to school in Greater Pittsburgh area
• 0-3 years of civil / structural engineering of buildings and / or design in support of various existing building projects and initiatives.
• Understanding of processes, compliance, and other design consulting and construction professionals.
• The position is based in Sewickley, PA and will involve moderate travel throughout the five boroughs. Job requires the ability to navigate urban, rural and industrial site.

Must have a valid driver’s and safe driving record.

Must be physically fit enough to walk fire escapes, stairwells, multiple flights of stairs, and various basement areas.

Must also be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer terminal, operating a computer keyboard and general office equipment.

• Office is a temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Field Inspection performed in outdoor temperature extremes for brief periods of time, but mostly indoors.

PVE, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, PVE, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

PVE, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.